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- Title
The Most Generous, Disinterested, and Philanthropic Motives: Race and the 1826 Maryland Jew Bill.
- Authors
Eisner, Eric
- Abstract
This article explores the historical context and debates surrounding the passage of the Jew Bill in Maryland in the early 19th century. The bill aimed to grant political rights to Jewish individuals in the state, but faced opposition from those who believed it would disrupt the racial hierarchy. The article delves into the religious and racial rhetoric used by both supporters and opponents of the bill, and highlights the connection between the end of religious tests and the racialization of political rights. Ultimately, the Jew Bill was passed in 1825, granting political equality to Jews in Maryland.
- Subjects
MARYLAND; AMERICAN Jews; RACE; JEWS; VIOLENCE in the workplace; UNITED States census; VOTING; CHRISTIANS; RACE relations
- Publication
American Jewish History, 2023, Vol 107, Issue 4, p757
- ISSN
0164-0178
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1353/ajh.2023.a926211